'Alex from Target' an Internet sensation

In an example of the dizzying swiftness of viral meme proliferation, a tweet has made a retail worker into a worldwide heartthrob.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014

Ex-Apple CEO unveils new smartphone brand

The Obi is an Android phone priced to compete for iPhone lovers who lack the cash.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

By Retail Dive staff

Wal-Mart may expand price-matching

When it comes to price, are Amazon and Wal-Mart speeding up the race to the bottom?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014

Minted collects another $39M in funding

The crowdsourcing design retailer raised $40 million a year ago, and is ready to expand beyond paper products to fabrics and home goods.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014

Amazon, Kohl's push Black Friday even earlier

Pretty soon we will have to stop calling it Black “Friday.”

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014

Ex-Google Wallet chief unveils all-encompassing POS terminal

Former Google Wallet chief and PayPal executive Osama Bedier is unveiling a new payments terminal designed to accept a range of payment options. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014

Mobile payment system CurrentC hacked

The system is one of Apple Pay's largest rivals in the mobile payments world. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 29, 2014

Macy's goes international with planned UAE store

The department store is expanding overseas for the first time after experiencing rising global e-commerce sales.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Holiday shoppers have more to spend, looking for deals: report

While some U.S. consumers have started holiday shopping early, most haven't decided where they'll shop or what they'll buy.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014

Flash-sale site Vente-Privée USA 'winding down'

The French company is shuttering U.S. operations just two weeks after its founder boasted that he knew the secret to retail success in America.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Deliv expands to more cities

The Silicon Valley-based delivery startup will begin operating in four more cities.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands

SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014

Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup

Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Confirmed: Apple morphing Beats into iTunes streaming

Although Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Electronics, including a streaming music service, the company is taking steps to merge it all into iTunes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

UPDATE: Tim Cook responds to retailers thwarting Apple Pay, other mobile payment systems

Tim Cook responded by saying Apple Pay will be accepted by many more retailers over time. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014

Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear

The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Etsy offering sellers credit card readers

The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%

The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014

Is the 'sharing economy' a threat to retail?

What does it mean for the industry when people start sharing goods they already own?

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries

The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Target launches free shipping through holidays

It’s an early and assertive maneuver to boost the retailer’s e-commerce during retail's busiest time of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Latest Google update may be Retailmenot's salvation

A search algorithm update sent the coupon site’s rankings tanking, but things are looking up thanks to subsequent updates.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014

Chinese authorities accused of backing Apple iCloud hack

The barely disguised “man-in-the-middle” attack, reported by an organization that monitors Chinese censorship, coincided with sales of the new iPhones in China.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

Jumio debuts new mobile checkout

The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014

Yahoo to go shopping with Alibaba IPO cash

Observers have been expecting a turnaround from the tech company. Buying a startup or two with its newfound cash could help it achieve one.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014